George Clooney and Viola Davis went black tie for the cover of Entertainment Weekly's latest issue. The actors are getting recognition for their respective roles in The Descendants and The Help, which could also mean Oscar nominations are in their future. George and Viola, who have worked together on films like Out of Sight, Solaris, and Syriana, sat down with the publication to talk about their Oscar chances, friendship, and their award season competition. Here's more from George Clooney and Viola Davis in Entertainment Weekly:

George on possibly being nominated alongside Brad Pitt: "Brad is my pal, and we're a long way from that discussion anyway. But I'd like living in a world where Brad Pitt has an Academy Award. I watched Moneyball and I couldn't do what Brad does."

Viola on possibly being nominated alongside Meryl Streep: "Can you wrap your mind around someone throwing you into the ring with Meryl Streep? You are in a fight with a 500-pound gorilla. I mean, you just throw up your hands."

George on Viola honeymooning at his Lake Como Villa: "I had just bought the place. And she was getting married, which I tried to talk her out of. [Laughs] But that didn't work out, so she had her honeymoon at my place."

Sorry Burk ... untwist your knickers. Viola was in "out Of Sight" FCC> She has ties to George and Steven Soderbergh that go way back and she has also gotten a fair amount of roles through Brad. It doesn't take away from Viola's incredible talent to say that someone helped her get exposure. I can't stand George Clooney but he does remember talent and his friends when roles come around. Notice that doesn't extend to J-Lo

I like this cover pic of George and Viola and to know that they've been friends for some time,both nominated for Oscars.Viola is a brilliant actor agree w/ George about Streep because she will always be a force to reckon with,She's one of the best there is.Hope Brad will win an award too.